The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking Foundation
Accepts applications
The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $796,500 in 72 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$796,500
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$17.2 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $582,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $540,000 | 67 | $14.3 million |
| 2024 | $582,000 | 67 | $15.6 million |
| 2025 | $796,500 | 72 | $17.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Miriam Dequadros 1160 Battery Street East First, Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (628) 208-6400 |
| What to submit | Submit application in letter form-no specifications for information |
| Restrictions | No restriction or limitations specified |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 65 | $618,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $30,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save Our Allies | Other programs | $25,000 |
| Archbishop Riordan High School | High school tuition assistance and other support | $20,000 |
| Saint Elizabeth's Elementary School | K-8 tuition assistance and other support | $20,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Science programs | $15,000 |
| Jazz Education Ensemble | Music and cultural programs for children | $15,000 |
| Marin Catholic High School | High school tuition assistance and other support | $15,000 |
| Philippine International Aid | K-8 tuition assistance and other support | $15,000 |
| Scientific Adventures for Girls | Science programs | $15,000 |
| St Edward School | K-8 tuition assistance and other support | $15,000 |
| St Gabriel School | K-8 tuition assistance and other support | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Greater San Francisco | Other programs | $15,000 |
| St Paul's School | K-8 tuition assistance and other support | $12,000 |
| Asian Art Museum | Music and cultural programs for children | $10,000 |
| Bridge the Gap | College readiness and scholarships | $10,000 |
| Chapter 510 | Literacy programs | $10,000 |
| Community Music Center | Music and cultural programs for children | $10,000 |
| Dominican Sisters Vision of Hope | K-8 tuition assistance and other support | $10,000 |
| Family Connections Centers | Pre-school support | $10,000 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | Music and cultural programs for children | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern California | Science programs | $10,000 |
| Headwaters Science Institute | Science programs | $10,000 |
| Holy Angels School | K-8 tuition assistance and other support | $10,000 |
| Holy Name School | K-8 tuition assistance and other support | $10,000 |
| Jumpstart for Young Children | Literacy programs | $10,000 |
| Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream | Literacy programs | $10,000 |
| Northern Light School | K-8 tuition assistance and other support | $10,000 |
| Oakland Museum of California (Omca) | Music and cultural programs for children | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help School | K-8 tuition assistance and other support | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of the Visitacion School | K-8 tuition assistance and other support | $10,000 |
| Reading Partners | Literacy programs | $10,000 |
| Real Options for City Kids | Other programs | $10,000 |
| Rise University Preparatory | High school tuition assistance and other support | $10,000 |
| Individual | High school tuition assistance and other support | $10,000 |
| Saint Anthony Immaculate Conception School | Other programs | $10,000 |
| Individual | K-8 tuition assistance and other support | $10,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | Social services | $10,000 |
| Schools Mentoring and Resource Team (Smart) | Other programs | $10,000 |
| St Felicitas School | K-8 tuition assistance and other support | $10,000 |
| St John Catholic School | K-8 tuition assistance and other support | $10,000 |
| St John the Baptist School | K-8 tuition assistance and other support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kate Trevelyan-Hall
- Joseph CM Hall
- Consuelo H McHugh
- Robert McHugh
- Alaistair McHugh
- Bennett McMicking
- Miriam Dequadros
Questions people ask
Does The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking Foundation give?
$796,500 in tax year 2025, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kate Trevelyan-Hall (President), Joseph CM Hall (Treasurer), Consuelo H McHugh (Trustee) and Robert McHugh (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and science and research.